Sea Grant Story Archive
Helping Oregon’s Coastal Communities Navigate Ocean Renewable Energy
Oregon Sea Grant is building on its long history of engaging coastal residents on new and potentially controversial energy proposals.
Oregon Sea Grant, Oregon State University recognized with national engagement award for efforts to reduce whale entanglement
The award goes to the Oregon whale entanglement project, a transdisciplinary team led by Leigh Torres of Oregon Sea Grant Extension and OSU’s Marine Mammal Institute.
Paving the Way to Blue Economy Jobs through High School Internships
High schoolers build STEM skills and confidence through paid internships with natural resource organizations.
Meet Your Local Seafood
With dockside tours, taste tests, and a comprehensive new website, Oregon Sea Grant is reconnecting Oregonians to the state's abundant seafood resources.
The Beloved Beach
Protecting coastal property without sacrificing the sandy shore is a growing challenge. Oregon Sea Grant-supported researchers are developing solutions inspired by nature.
Mariculture Experiments are Cultivating a New Industry
With support from Oregon Sea Grant, researchers are developing commercially viable ways to farm red seaweeds and marine invertebrates.
Boosting Coastal Resilience through Art and Science
Researchers are using art and science to bolster hazard preparedness among Oregon coastal residents
Oregon Sea Grant-Led Whale Entanglement Project Earns National Engagement Award
The research project produced findings that informed ODFW regulations adopted in 2020 to protect whales while sustaining the fishery’s economic health.
2024 - 2025 Oregon Sea Grant by the numbers
Oregon Sea Grant delivers more than $8 dollars in additional funding and economic benefits for every federal dollar.
Oregon Sea Grant-Travel Oregon collaboration promotes outdoor recreation guide certification
Tourism is one of Oregon’s largest economic sectors, with guided tours playing a crucial role in the tourism and outdoor recreation industry.
New species of electricity-conducting organism found
Oregon Sea Grant supported project identifies a novel species of bacteria that acts as electrical wiring, names it after tribe.
Oregon Sea Grant Extension program enhances fishermen’s safety and preparedness
The training, offered through Oregon Sea Grant Extension, builds upon wilderness first aid to create a first aid course for the fishing community that addresses potential hazards and scenarios more common in commercial fishing.